Hard and soft structural composites found in biology provide inspiration for the design of advanced synthetic materials. Many examples of bio-inspired hard materials can be found in the literature; ...

ICCM24 will feature a dedicated industry track, international networking opportunities, and will be a forum for the presentation, exchange and discussion of the latest research on composite materials ...

Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...